Public Affairs Specialist
KMRG
Full-time
On-site
Billings, Montana, United States
$62,000 - $77,000 USD yearly
Advocacy
ROLE
We are seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana (USAO-MT) in Billings, MT. In this role, you will provide strategic public affairs support for the USAO by guiding external communications, managing media engagement, and coordinating outreach efforts that advance public understanding of the office’s mission and priorities.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Media Strategy
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
REQUIRED BACKGROUND
Ideal applicant must have one (1) of the following:
LOCATION
TELEWORK
CLEARANCE
CLIENT
TRAVEL
WORK HOURS
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
RELOCATION
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.
We are seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Montana (USAO-MT) in Billings, MT. In this role, you will provide strategic public affairs support for the USAO by guiding external communications, managing media engagement, and coordinating outreach efforts that advance public understanding of the office’s mission and priorities.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Media Strategy
- Review the USAO media relations program and identify improvements to better achieve program goals
- Recommend actions to the U.S. Attorney (USA) to increase understanding of the USAO mission and activities
- Promote deterrence to crime through coordinated public information messaging
- Encourage crime prevention and reporting through targeted public outreach communications
- Inform the public about significant public safety issues through timely media engagement
- Recognize the good work of USAO employees through appropriate external communications
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with DOJ Office of Public Affairs to produce Public Service Announcements
- Support USAO personnel in communicating with local and national news media and specialized groups
- Coordinate news media interviews with USAO program staff
- Organize press conferences and other media events to enhance the USAO's law enforcement message
- Provide written and oral recommendations to the USA for responding to media requests & public inquiries
- Monitor national and local media reports for USAO and law enforcement topics
- Keep the USA and their designee informed of relevant media coverage and developments
- Draft and edit press releases, talking points, and quotes
- Develop supporting materials required to support USAO communications and outreach
- Assist in coordinating special events, workshops, seminars, and meetings under the guidance of the USA or their designee
- Stimulate participation in program activities with organizations engaged in USAO initiatives
- Identify concerns from participating organizations to inform USAO program communications
- Motivate organizations to conduct similar programs for their memberships
- Support other federal agencies & DOJ components on USAO community relations activities
- Furnish policy guidance for USAO program community relations activities
- Develop directives for policies and procedures supporting USAO communications and outreach
- Evaluate program effectiveness to support continuous improvement of USAO media and community relations efforts
- Participate in planning and implementation of other district programs and initiatives
- Coordinate the design, development, and operation of district programs and initiatives
- Maintain communication with program participants to support program execution
- Facilitate meetings and training to support program activities
- Provide operational support for district programs and initiatives
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Knowledge and understanding of the media process and deadlines
- Ability to use internet software programs to upload and download information
- Ability to maintain an internet site and manage social media
- Ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
REQUIRED BACKGROUND
Ideal applicant must have one (1) of the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or related
- Equivalent experience in media relations
LOCATION
- Billings, MT 59101
TELEWORK
- Not eligible for telework
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
TRAVEL
- Travel is required
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours
- 8 hours a day
- 5 days a week
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.